Chapter 5 - Nation Building Flashcards
________________ has been one of the main driving forces of the economic growth of nations.
Science and Technology
Countries like
________, __________, and __________ in the region have achieved much through science and
technology and stand out as having demonstrated the absolute importance of science and technology for economic growth.
India, South Korea and Taiwan (Developing countries)
The results of research must be ______ and _______.
tangible and significant
A group or race of people who shared history, traditions, and culture, sometimes religion, and usually language.
Nation
People of a specific nation share a common __________. It may include
identity based on race or ethnicity, loyalty to a set of political ideas, and institutions, and the linkage of citizenship to nationality.
national identity
A more properly the governmental
apparatus by which a nation rules itself
State
Aspects that shall be considered in achieving a strong nation
- building a political entity
- building institutions
- building a common sense of purpose, a sense of shared density, a collective
imagination of belonging.
The greatest evidence of modernization.
Implementation of science and technology
Enumerate the major developed economies.
Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, United States and United Kingdom
Enumerate the developing countries.
In the ragions of Africa, Asia, Latin, America, and the Carribean, also the Philippines. (Least developed countries can also be found in these areas)
One of the developing countries that is continuously addressing
the persistent problems of inequality and poverty
Philippines
The declarations in the ______________________________ acknowledges the significant role of
science and technology.
1987 Constitution, Article XIV
Science and technology are essential for national development and
progress. The State shall give priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to science and technology education, training, and services. It shall support indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their application to the country’s
productive systems and national life.
Section 10
The Congress may provide for incentives, including tax deductions, to encourage private participation in programs of basic and applied scientific research. Scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other forms of incentives shall be
provided to deserving science students, researchers, scientists, inventors, technologists, and specially gifted citizens.
Section 11
The State shall regulate the transfer and promote the adaptation of technology from all sources for the national benefit. It shall encourage the widest participation of private groups, local governments, and community-based
organizations in the generation and utilization of science and technology.
Section 12
The State shall protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and other gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly when beneficial to the people, for such period as may be
provided by law.
Section 13
The _____________ play significant role in sustaining and promoting science and technology for the progress of the country.
Philippine government agencies
It is the primary science and technology body in the country responsible for providing central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological activities, and of formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Jointly created by the Senate and the House of representatives, this commission serves as an advisory and the policy making body that aims to strengthen the linkage with all sectors related to science and technology in pursuit of its objectives.
Congressional Commission on Science, Technology, and Engineering
It is responsible for implementing industry-focused policies and with DOST cofunds programs (with DOST as the coordinating agent).
Department of Trade and Industry
This agency is responsible for the formulation of policies, plans, and programs for the development of higher education system in the country.
Commission on Higher Education